12/26/2000 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
December 26, 2000
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington, called to regular session by Mayor Leslie J. Weatherill at
7:30 P.M. at City Hall Council Chambers, 216 Prospect Street. Council members present: Clauson,
Wyatt, Morrison, Geiger, Powers, VanZee, and Stansbery. Staff present: Police Chief Townsend, Deputy
Clerk Merlino, City Engineer Curies, and City Attorney Combs.
Councilman Clauson led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Weatherill asked for audience comments for items not listed on this agenda.
Gil Michael, 228 Seattle Avenue, urged Council to take an aggressive look at the relocation of Kitsap
County Administrative Offices and also to keep the citizens of Port Orchard advised on this proposed
relocation.
Mayor Weatherill presented a plaque to Port Orchard Planning Commissioner Chair, John Hokanson in
recognition of his 29 years of service on the Planning Commission. Mayor Weatherill advised Mr.
Hokanson was appointed by Mayor Paul Powers in February 1972. Mayor Weatherill and
Councilmembers thanked Mr. Hokanson for his 29 years of volunteer service on the Port Orchard
Planning Commission.
Mr. Hokanson, in return thanked the Mayor, Council and citizens of Port Orchard for allowing him to serve
on the Port Orchard Planning Commission.
Councilman Wyatt recommended Councilman Geiger as the Pro-tem Mayor for the year 2001.
Councilman Stansbery seconded the nomination and the Council unanimously elected Councilman
Geiger as the Pro-tem Mayor for 2001.
Mayor Weatherill opened discussion on the motion, which was presented at the December 11, 2000
Council Meeting as follows:
Councilman Geiger moved to approve Ordinance No. 1803 requiring fire sprinkler systems in new and
remodeled residential properties; establishing fire and life safety requirements for existing multi-family
residential buildings classified as Group R, Division, Occupancy, seconded by Councilman Morrison.
Assistant Fire Chief Wayne Senter discussed the modifications to the fire sprinkler system ordinance and
thanked Council for their support in recognizing the importance of this ordinance.
Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 1803 requiring fire sprinkler systems in new and
remodeled residential properties; establishing fire and life safety requirements for existing multi-family
residential buildings classified as Group R, Division, Occupancy.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Wyatt, Council approved the consent agenda
as follows:
a. Minutes of the December 11, 2000 City Council meeting.
b. Claim warrant numbers 34112-34185 in the amount of $93,494.87.
c. Ordinance No. 1813 amending the salary schedule for employees of the City of Port
Orchard for the year 2000. (To reflect wage adjustments implemented during the year
2000.)
d. Ordinance No. 1814 amending the budget for the year 2000, ordering appropriation of
funds and authorizing a budgetary transfer.
e. Mayor Weatherill's request for confirmation of his re-appointment of Gene Ecklund to the
Civil Service Board.
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On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Wyatt, Council authorized the City
Engineer to contact Forest Park Grocery Store (500 South Street) and notify the owners, the off-premise
sign, located in the right of way at Tremont Street and Sidney Avenue, will have to be removed by March
31,2001.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Wyatt, Council granted the request by
William Gross to landscape the right of way, (in the area of 981 Bethel Avenue) with the supervision of
the City Engineer with the condition, the vegetation will not impact traffic and pedestrian safety.
On motion by Councilman Van Zee, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council authorized the Mayor to
sign an extension to the lease between the City of Port Orchard and the Sewer Treatment Plant for the 10
cubic yard dump truck. The original Joint Wastewater Facility lnterlocal Agreement was signed on April
22, 1991 and will expire on June 1, 2001.
On motion by Councilwoman Powers, seconded by Councilman Van Zee, Council authorized city staff to
reduce the listing price of city property (Lot 23 Division 11 of Parkwood, Tax Parcel No. 4720-000-023-
0004) with Windermere Real Estate of Port Orchard to $25,000 and authorized the Mayor to sign the
necessary real estate transactions.
On motion by Councilwoman Powers, seconded by Councilman Morrison, Council declared as surplus
various volumes of law books and authorized the Municipal Court and City Engineer to dispose of these
law books in the best interest of the city.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Wyatt, Council authorized the Mayor to
sign Change Order No. 1 in the approximate amount of $8,000 for the Pottery Avenue Sidewalk Project.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Morrison, Council authorized the City
Engineer to purchase the following vehicles, pursuant to the small works roster as follows:
• 2001 Dodge Ram pick up truck
• 2001 Ford F450XL
• 2001 Chevrolet Blazer
$19,032.15
$24,162.29
$24,438.11
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council adopted Resolution No.
1920 authorizing the purchase of a 2001 Ford 550XL. (This purchase is in excess of $25,000 and
requires approval by Resolution.)
At 8:28 PM Mayor Weatherill adjourned meeting.
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Michelle Merlino, Deputy City Clerk LESLIE J. WEATHERILL, MAYOR